ICLDF Coordinator visited the Fraternities of Cusco, Perú

The ICLDF Coordinator, Héctor L. Marquez, OP, met with the Lay Dominican Fraternities of Cusco, Perú on Monday, 14 June. Héctor was visiting Cusco on his way to Machupicchu and other historical sites, and took the opportunity to meet his brothers and sisters.

He was welcomed by representatives of all the Fraternities of Cusco, including Ilce Tongshi, OP, current President of the Dominican Laity of Perú, at the historic Santo Domingo Convent.

The event included a short conference by Héctor about the four pillars of Dominican spirituality. The conference was preceded and followed by artistic presentations including a variety of typical dances and music from several regions of Cusco, and was followed by an agape.

During the meeting there was a question and answer period where all present participated. One of the main topics discussed was the upcoming International Congress to be held in Fatima, Portugal, on October 4 to 10, 2018.

At the close of the evening, Mr. Márquez was presented with an image of “Manuelito”, a representation of the child Jesus in Cusco’s popular religious imagery.

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The ICLDF Coordinator, Héctor L. Marquez, OP, met with the Lay Dominican Fraternities of Cusco, Perú on Monday, 14 June. Héctor was visiting Cusco on his way to Machupicchu and other historical sites, and took the opportunity to meet his brothers and...

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The ICLDF Coordinator, Héctor L. Marquez, OP, met with the Lay Dominican Fraternities of Cusco, Perú on Monday, 14 June. Héctor was visiting Cusco on his way to <em>Machupicchu</em> and other historical sites, and took the opportunity to meet his brothers and sisters.
He was welcomed by representatives of all the Fraternities of Cusco, including <em>Ilce Tongshi</em>, <em>OP</em>, current President of the Dominican Laity of Perú, at the historic Santo Domingo Convent.
The event included a short conference by Héctor about the four pillars of Dominican spirituality. The conference was preceded and followed by artistic presentations including a variety of typical dances and music from several regions of Cusco, and was followed by an agape.
During the meeting there was a question and answer period where all present participated. One of the main topics discussed was the upcoming International Congress to be held in Fatima, Portugal, on October 4 to 10, 2018.
At the close of the evening, Mr. Márquez was presented with an image of “Manuelito”, a representation of the child Jesus in Cusco’s popular religious imagery.
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El coordinador del ICLDF, Héctor L. Márquez, OP, se reunió con las Fraternidades Laicales Dominicanas de Cusco, Perú, el lunes 14 de junio. Héctor estaba visitando Cusco camino a <em>Machupicchu</em> y otros lugares históricos, y aprovechó la oportunidad para reunirse con sus hermanos y hermanas.Fue recibido por representantes de todas las Fraternidades del Cusco, incluyendo a <em>Ilce Tongshi, OP</em>, actual presidenta del Laicado Dominicano del Perú, en el histórico Convento de Santo Domingo.
La actividad incluyó una breve conferencia de Héctor sobre los cuatro pilares de la espiritualidad dominicana. La conferencia fue precedida y seguida por presentaciones artísticas que incluyeron una variedad de danzas típicas y música de varias regiones del Cusco, concluyendo con un ágape.
Durante la reunión hubo un período de preguntas y respuestas en el que participaron todos los presentes. Uno de los principales temas discutidos fue el próximo Congreso Internacional en Fátima, Portugal, a celebrarse del 4 al 10 de octubre de 2018.
Al cierre de la noche, al Sr. Márquez se le presentó una imagen de "Manuelito", una representación del niño Jesús en la imaginería religiosa popular del Cusco.
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